Minding their own business
Binghamton University alumni pursue success on the entrepreneurial path

"You know what the name of the game is in building a business?" asked Bruce Freeman ’73, an entrepreneur and syndicated columnist. “It’s called ‘parlay.’ Everything you’re doing, you’re parlaying to the next thing," building on each new experience and connection to push the business toward greater success.

Binghamton University alumni who are entrepreneurs have learned to parlay the most recent success into the next opportunity. These days, alumni-to-be are getting a head start on that lesson as a new entrepreneurship program takes shape at the School of Management.

Cover photo: Brian Malloy

President's Message: Voicing Concerns
Over the past three years, state financial support for Binghamton University has declined 15 percent. These reductions come after a decade of small but steady decreases in state funding for public higher education in general -- consistent with the funding realities public higher-education institutions are facing across the nation.

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